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HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM VERSION 3 (V3) (2023/2024) All 55 Questions HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1) During the initial physical assessment of a newly admitted client with a pressure ulcer, a LPN observes that the client's skin is dry and scaly. The nurse applies emollients and reinforces the dressing on the pressure ulcer. Legally, were the nurse's actions adequate? A The nurse also should have instituted a plan to increase activity. B The nurse provided supportive nursing care ...

1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by in...

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2023 MATERNITY/OB PN HESI SPECIALITY V1 1) At 14-weeks gestation, a client arrives at the Emergency Center complaining of a dull pain in the right lower quadrant of her abdomen. The LPN/LVN obtains a blood sample and initiates an IV. Thirty minutes after admission, the client reports feeling a sharp abdominal pain and a shoulder pain. Assessment findings include diaphoresis, a heart rate of 120 beats/minute, and a blood pressure of 86/48. Which action should the nurse implement next? ...

HESI Maternity OB Specialty V1 Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2023- 2024. During a prenatal visit, the LPN/LVN discusses with a client the effects of smoking on the fetus. When compared with nonsmokers, mothers who smoke during pregnancy tend to produce infants who have A. lower Apgar scores. B. lower birth weights. C. respiratory distress. D. a higher rate of congenital anomalies. Correct Answer: D 3) Which action should the LPN/LVN implement when preparing to measure the fundal he...

1. What is a nursing program considered when certified by a state agency? a. Accredited b. Approved c. Provisional d. Exemplified ANS: B Approved means certified by a state agency for having met minimum standards; accredited means certified by the NLN for having met more complex standards. Provisional and exemplified are not terms used in regard to nursing program certification. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 10 OBJ: 5 TOP: Nursing programs KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:...

HESI PN EXIT V2 EXAM 2023 1. The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. 2. A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which begins to alarm at the nurse's station. The nurse sees no electrocardiographic complexes on the screen. The nurse should do which first? Check the client status and lead placement. ...

ATI Leadership Proctored Exam| 2023/ 2024 Questions and Verified Answers| Update Q: A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about confidentiality. Which indicates an understanding? Use another's password as long as I log off after Discard personal info in trash before leaving Post clients signs in room Encrypt when sending emails Answer: encrypt when sending emails Q: A nurse is delegating care for a group of clients. Which of the following should be assigned to an LVN? ...

Hurst Readiness Exam 2 Questions and Answers with 100%Verified Solutions. What medication should the nurse anticipate giving to a client in preterm labor to stimulate maturation of the baby's lungs? 1. Magnesium sulfate 2. Terbutaline 3. Methotrexate 4. Betamethasone (Ans- Rationale 4. Correct: Betamethasone is used to stimulate maturation of the baby's lungs in case preterm birth occurs. This medication is given to help prevent respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) by improving stora...

Test Bank For Medical-Surgical Nursing 15th Edition Chapter 1-68 QUESTIONS&EXPERT SOLUTIONS/RATIONALES | LATEST UPDATE UNIT 1 PRINCIPLES OF NURSING PRACTICE Brunner & Suddarthts Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing 15th Edition Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice When the nurse encourages a patient with heart failure to alternate rest and activity periods to reduce cardiac workload, which phase of the nursing process is being used? A. Planning B. Diagnosis C. Evaluation D. I...